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CVE-2018-19640 is a local availability issue in SUSE supportutils before 3.1-5.7.1. If a low-privileged attacker can place files in the log collection directory, and a user runs supportutils in the relevant mode, the attacker may cause arbitrary local processes to be killed. Exposure is most likely on SUSE or openSUSE systems with supportutils installed below the fixed vendor package version. Practical exposure depends on whether untrusted local users can influence the supportutils log collection directory and whether administrators run the affected workflow. Treat this as a moderate-priority Linux fleet hygiene item, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize shared SUSE systems, admin workstations, and environments where local users are not fully trusted or support bundles are routinely collected. Mitigation focus: Update supportutils to the vendor-fixed package, at least 3.1-5.7.1 where applicable.; Apply the packages referenced by openSUSE-SU-2019:1351 for affected openSUSE systems.; Review SUSE guidance for supported product-specific fixed versions..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H0.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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4.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1118463CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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